NEW YORK METS HOST FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

 

NEW YORK METS HOST FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

The Mets will celebrate their Amazin’ fans with Fan Appreciation Weekend in the final three regular season games against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 20-22

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 19, 2024 –The New York Mets will celebrate their Amazin’ fans with Fan Appreciation Weekend in the final three regular season games against the Philadelphia Phillies. The weekend will feature a promotional giveaway, concession and merchandise discounts, alumni appearances, and other surprise-and-delight experiences.

 

“This has been an exciting year with so many memorable moments driven by our Amazin’ fans, and this weekend is one way for us to express our gratitude,” said Mets Owners Steve and Alex Cohen.  “The ballpark is electric when it’s full of our passionate fans so let’s rally as we make our final push towards the playoffs.”

 

On Friday, September 20, DJ Saige will be performing before and during the game. On Saturday, September 21, there will be a Mets Block Party pregame starting at 1:10 p.m. as well as a postgame Mets Block Party until one hour after the game concludes. Also on Saturday, the Mets will give away a Fan Appreciation Beanie presented by Guardian to all fans in attendance. 

 

Throughout the weekend, fans will receive concession discounts from gates opening until scheduled first pitch, which includes $4 Nathan’s hot dog (Kosher, gluten free and veggie options available), $3 regular soft pretzel, $3 popcorn box, $3 21oz. fountain soda, and $3 Dasani bottled water.

 

All fans will save 30% and Season Ticket Members will save 35% on regularly priced merchandise from the Team Store. Additionally, all fans will save 25% from the Amazin’ Memorabilia Store, excluding Grab Bag purchases and Day of Game items. Merchandise discounts are only available in stores and cannot be combined with any other offers.

 

Additionally, Mets Connect points will go further throughout the weekend with lower point amounts for select redeemable items in the Mets Connect Store in the Ballpark App.

 

Fans are encouraged to take mass transit and get to the ballpark early to take advantage of the festivities. For more information, please visit Mets.com/FanAppreciation.

 

NEW YORK METS INTRODUCE SAMANTHA ENGELHARDT AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

 

NEW YORK METS INTRODUCE SAMANTHA ENGELHARDT AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 18, 2024 - The New York Mets recently announced that Samantha Engelhardt has been appointed as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. Engelhardt brings to the organization a breadth of knowledge in strategy and business operations from her previous roles at the National Basketball Association.

 

With the Mets, Engelhardt will oversee various business functions including Communications, Finance, Strategy & Analytics and Technology, and will be responsible for helping to optimize overall daily operations on the business side of the Mets organization.

 

“We’re delighted to welcome Samantha and her wealth of expertise to the executive leadership team of the New York Mets,” said Mets President of Business Operations M. Scott Havens. “Her strong character and impressive track record at the NBA in helping to drive corporate strategy, product innovation and operational execution will play a key role in the continued evolution of our business.”

 

Most recently, Engelhardt was the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Strategy & Business Operations for the NBA. She served nearly a decade with the NBA, with a focus on the strategic operations and organizational effectiveness of the league. She was a key advisor to leadership, identifying opportunities for investment and innovation, executing on strategic initiatives, and generating short- and long-term growth in international markets. Engelhardt also worked in the NBA’s Team Marketing & Business Operations department, focusing on team strategy and analytics across ticketing, partnerships, marketing and digital. 

 

“Growing up here, there are a few brands that are just quintessentially New York, and the Mets are one of them,” said Engelhardt. “The energy around this team is electric right now and as a longtime Mets fan, having this opportunity is a dream come true. I can’t wait to work across the organization as the Mets continue to evolve and grow as a sports and entertainment property.”

 

Prior to her time with the NBA, Engelhardt worked at the National Football League and Evercore Partners.

 

Engelhardt received her B.S. from NYU’s Stern School of Business, her M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and her M.P.A. from The Kennedy School at Harvard University. 

 

A native New Yorker, she currently resides in Westchester with her husband Jamie and four children – Alexandra, Jack, Isabel and Dana.

Are fans calling out fellow Mets fans or are they calling out the Mets organization?

 

This is something that the Nostradamus of Mets fans has been pointing out for a while. Who you might ask? Well none other than good old Shannon or Metspolice.com himself. I have chirped in about it too. I am seeing fans say it’s not right that Mets fans and the Media are jumping on each other because there were only 21000 fans in attendance on a Monday night in September during a playoff race. It’s not the fans fault for not showing up. I have been one saying this for a while. It’s the people who make the day to day decisions in the organization about the fans and how Citi Field itself is run. Overpriced tickets.”We renovated and built new clubs for fans”. Yes clubs that 90 percent of fans can’t get into. We spent a lot of money to get the biggest scoreboard and LED ribbons around the ballpark to enhance the fan experience. Oh you mean to gain more ad revenue? Parking is $40 but we’ll cut it durning these months Monday to Thursday as a fan friendly gesture to make sure they get raised again when the Mets are doing well. We have cheap concessions on Tuesday nights. Probably the worst selling ticket day.Dance Crew. Yes that will enhance my experience. DJ Friday nights. Great just what I need. More unwanted noise that doesn’t fit in with the game. I know we need WWE style light show for our closer! Nope fans aren’t into him this season. Damn! Hey can you stop folks from coming down during at bats so I can watch the game! Nope. Why would we do that? 

Now let’s into how they treated longtime season ticket holders that have had tickets since Shea Stadium. They used to get perks with the plan level purchase. Playoff strips, special events, special gifts, etc. And your tenure counted for as long as you had your tickets. Now your tenure level is tied into how much you spend plus the years you have had your seats. Basically I think the Mets hired one of the Cell Phone company VPs because they are treating their fans like phone customers. “Special deal for new customers. Get this shiny thing and money off your bill. Wait you are an existing customer and want the same thing? Hahaahhaahahahahah” 

It makes it seem like the organization doesn’t care about you. And don’t get me started on the Casino on parkland. Speaking of that. Look at all the construction that’s is going on across 126th street! There’s going to be stuff in the neighborhood to do way before they proposed casino and event space and restaurants and bars even get start being built. 

So do I think the fans not showing up is the problem? Now it’s a symptom of what the Citi Field guys think of the fans. 

NEW YORK METS CELEBRATE FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND BY REVEALING COMMEMORATIVE PURPLE GRIMACE SEAT AT CITI FIELD

 

NEW YORK METS CELEBRATE FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND BY REVEALING COMMEMORATIVE PURPLE GRIMACE SEAT AT CITI FIELD

 

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 16, 2024 – As the New York Mets enter their final homestand of the 2024 regular season, punctuated with fan appreciation weekend from Sept. 20-22, the team today announced the installation of a commemorative purple seat to honor the beloved McDonald’s character Grimace and his special connection to Mets fans at Citi Field.  Following Grimace’s iconic first pitch on June 12, the Mets went on a seven-game win streak and fans embraced Grimace from then on as a special symbol for this exciting season.  

 

“It’s been great to see how our fanbase created the Grimace phenomenon following his first pitch in June and in the months since,” said Mets SVP of Partnerships Brenden Mallette. “As we explored how to further capture the magic of this moment and celebrate our new celebrity fan, installing a commemorative seat ahead of fan appreciation weekend felt like the perfect way to give something back to the fans in a fun and unique way. This enables our fans to be a part of the Grimace fun, while enjoying a game at Citi Field.” 

 

The one-of-a-kind commemorative purple seat will be located in section 302, row 6, seat 12, and will be available for purchase for all remaining home games this season. Individual tickets for all home games at Citi Field are currently on sale and can be purchased online at Mets.com/Tickets or by calling 718-507-TIXX. 

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